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Youtube sensation Logan Paul is often matched up with different fighters for a potential bout. Although he is not the first Youtuber to participate in boxing, he has made it possible for other YouTubers to enter the ring. Paul recently mentioned a prospective opponent for his next fight.

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While talking to the ‘Nelk Boys’ on the ‘Full Send Podcast’, Paul talked about his next opponent. “You know what I want to do a UFC fight with? Paddy fu**ing Pimblett. Have you seen him, trust me he’s my size.”

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To which Kyle Forgeard responded, “Have you talked to Dana about it at all? Should we set it up?”

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Dana White, the head of the UFC, gets along well with the Nelk Boys. Forgeard also recommended staging Paul’s confrontation with Pimblett. The YouTube celebrity insisted that he would succeed owing to his prior wrestling expertise during his time in Ohio. ‘The Maverick’ squared up against legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather in June 2021. Since that time, no details about Paul’s next fight have been made public. Only time will tell if the podcaster wins a ring fight against the UFC fighter.

“I’m taking him out” – Logan Paul Calls Out Paddy Pimblett

Paul started boxing and quickly became a sensation in the sport. He originally engaged in combat with fellow YouTuber KSI before calling out Floyd Mayweather, one of the most well-known figures in the sport. The Ohio native has gained millions of admirers in a very short amount of time and brings a tremendous amount of money to the table.

Furthermore, during the ‘True Geordie’ podcast, Paul stated, “I’m taking out Paddy ‘The Baddy’ dude. I’m taking him out.”

Geordie further mentioned that even Pimblett has been to the podcast and sat on the same chair. To which Paul replied, “Paddy sat here before, fu*k this chair.”  

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The 27-year-old has been dropping hints that he plans to take on Pimblett. Since word of a confrontation between the two has spread, fans are anxiously anticipating the fight. On July 23, “The Baddy” will compete against Jordan Leavitt at UFC London. Who knows? He might face Logan Paul in the near future.

Until then, what do you think about Paul vs. Pimblett? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. 

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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